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Basic Question 3 of 13

Given the spot rates r(1) = 5%, r(2) = 5.5%, and r(3) = 6%, we can calculate that f(2,1) is 7%. Without calculation we can determine that f(1,1) is

A. between 5.5% and 7%.
B. between 6% and 7%.
C. greater than the average of 6% and 7%, which is 6.5%.

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe relationships among spot rates, forward rates, yield to maturity, expected and realized returns on bonds, and the shape of the yield curve;

describe how zero-coupon rates (spot rates) may be obtained from the par curve by bootstrapping;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 26.